Arrow International FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit — Class II medical device recall Z-1065-2013
Terminated recall by Arrow International Inc, reported 2013-04-17. Potential to have an internal leak at the fill port of the stainless steel tip, which may necessitate removal
| Recall number | Z-1065-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc, Reading, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-11-27 |
| Classified | 2013-04-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-04-17 |
| Terminated | 2015-06-02 |
| Countries outside the US | BE, GB, IT, LV, RU, SI, TR, ZA |
| Quantity | 637 units |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| Lot numbers | KF2073694, KF2073788, KF2083874, KF2083927, KF2083966, KF2084059, KF2094179 |
Product
Arrow International FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit (IAB) 8 Fr 40 cc; Product Number: IAB-05840-LWS. The IAB is utilized for intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation therapy.
Reason for recall
Potential to have an internal leak at the fill port of the stainless steel tip, which may necessitate removal and replacement of the catheter.
Machine access
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